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  • Posted: May 20, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • We are highly skilled nuclear and radiation safety professionals who are committed to providing for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage. The health, safety and security of all those who live in South Africa and our environment remains at the heart of what we do. Joining our team means you will have an opportunity to...
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    Analyst: Mechanical Engineer X1 NPP Projects

    Job description

    • To perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, in the area of Mechanical Engineering and related Nuclear Safety technical areas.

    Minimum requirements

    • NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
    • Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience

    Knowledge and experience related to:

    • Understanding of the relevant legislation governing the nuclear regulation industry in South Africa
    • In depth knowledge of the relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, SANS, R-CCM etc.), that govern the design, manufacturing, procurement and related activities within the nuclear industry
    • Experience in mechanical design analysis including the use of finite element computer programs
    • Working knowledge of the current licensing bases (SAR, KLBM, OTS, etc.) at a nuclear power plant
    • Working knowledge of mechanical design principles including, procurement quality assurance, plant classifications, component specification development and plant configuration control and
    • Working knowledge of various engineering change processes (modifications, temporary alterations and equivalencies)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
    • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
    • Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and change to related processes
    • Perform mechanical design analysis using computer programs as benchmarking calculations
    • Participate in the supplier evaluations, assessment, surveillances and audits performed by the authorization holder
    • Provide engineering support to the Compliance, Assurance and Enforcement (CAE) function, with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications, specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
    • Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
    • Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
    • Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
    • Participate in national and international forums
    • Represent organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
    • Participate in other NNR work outside departmental as required e.g. emergency exercise etc.
    • Mentoring of junior members
    • Participate in performance of audits and inspections.

    Skills and Competencies

    • Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
    • Teamwork
    • Self-management
    • Proven leadership skills
    • Handle both simple and complex systems as assessments
    • Capability to participate in complex negotiations
    • Ability to work in a demanding regulatory environment
    • Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
    • May specialize in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to National Nuclear Regulator on nnr.simplify.hr to apply

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